Yearly Archives: 2022
Bangkok opens Rajini and Bang Pho piers along Chao Phraya River
The new Rajini and Bang Pho piers along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok recently opened in a ceremony presided over by Prime Minister...
FTI says power price hike will affect competitiveness
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has suggested that a recent decision to hike electricity prices by 20% in early 2023 will push up...
Carbon credit program launched in Phetchaburi
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has launched a carbon credit program that the government hopes will encourage communities around the country to...
PTT suspends Myanmar project with joint venture Bright Energy
A subsidiary under state-owned Thai energy giant PTT has said it will suspend oil transport and storage operations in Myanmar. The move was announced...
Happy Boxing Day Everyone!
Today is Boxing Day, a traditional holiday which is celebrated by feasting with friends. I don’t know the actual origin of Boxing Day, but...
Pattaya prays for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati’s speedy recovery
Pattaya officials led a ceremony to wish Thailand’s hospitalized princess a speedy recovery.
Banglamung District Chief Pisit Sirisawadinukul opened the Dec. 22 ceremony at Wat...
Drama troupe performs show for Chonburi ghosts
A traditional folk drama troupe performed a show to entertain ghosts without relatives in Chonburi.
The Phurin Sukhonta cast performed the “likae” musical drama Dec....
Pattaya Walking Street workers get fire-fighting training
About 250 Walking Street employees learned fire-fighting and evacuation procedures as Pattaya prepares the year-end holidays.
Banglamung District Chief Officer Pisit Sirisawadinukul opened the fire...
Thai Health Minister pledges to improve health security
The Ministry of Public Health has pledged to continue improving the nation’s health security systems and promote equitable access to healthcare by expanding health...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...